The goal of treatment is to allow your baby to develop normally and lead a healthy life. Depending on the part of the heart that’s affected, neonatal or pediatric surgery can fix the defect. Sometimes medication can manage the heart problem. If troubling symptoms are present at birth, Dignity Health Central California provides care at our NICUs to stabilize your baby until he or she is ready to go home.

Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists can diagnose any potential heart defects during your pregnancy. This allows you to make informed health decisions and prepare for caring for a baby with a heart defect. Some babies need ongoing medical support and monitoring as they get older.

Preventing Heart Problems at Birth

Your doctor can help you lower your chances of having a baby with a congenital heart defect. Preventive steps include lowering your blood sugar during pregnancy. Trust the dedicated staff at Dignity Health Central California for complete care for your baby, before and after you give birth.